Perricone’s opened in 1996 in a very different Brickell, at a time when people went to work in the area but went home at 5 p.m. In 2020, Perricone’s moved to a modern space close to the original location.
But before the doors lock for the last time, let’s take a look at photos in the Miami Herald archives of went went on inside:
THE SCENE
The outdoor patio scene at Perricone’s in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
Bartender Paula Daniel at Perricone’s. Miami Herald File
Lauren Schneider, Ann Hoedt, Taryn Kiekow and Heather Pye at Perricone’s. Miami Herald File
Jon Rose and Jamie Ousley play at Perricone’s. Miami Herald File
Friday night Bar scene at Perricone’s in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
Alex Leon plays the harp at Perricone’s in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
Pablo Mendoza performs on guitar at Perricone’s in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
Managers chat with a customer at Perricone’s in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
In 2000, The Young Presidents Club’s Annual Singles Event at Perricone’s. Dan Blonsky, left, jokes with Sherylle Fellenz, center, and Helen Bonos, right. Marice Cohn Band Miami Herald File
In 2000, a Young Presidents Club’s Annual Singles Event at Miami’s Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe raised money for Mount Sinai Medical center, and was co-hosted by three of People Magazine’s “Most Eligible Bachelors.” As an ice-breaker involved couples trying to match playing cards. Diego Rovito and Linda Lopez weren’t a match. Marice Cohn Band Miami Herald File
In 2003, Aida McVeigh has a cigarette as she and her family wait outside Perricone’s in downtown Miami before being seated. Patrick Farrell Miami Herald File
THE FOOD
From left, executive chef Roger Berrios and sous chef Paulo Fares at Perricone’s Marketplace display the restaurant’s Thanksgiving meal to-go offerings in 2010. Allison Diaz Miami Herald File
Pistachio-encrusted goat cheese on salad greens drizzled in passionfruit dressing at Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe. Miami Herald File
A sandwich at Perricone’s in 2000. Charles Trainor Jr. Miami Herald File
Mozzarella Caprese appetizer at Perricone’s in 2000. Raul Rubiera Miami Herald File
Friday night scene at Perricone’s: spinach linguini with lobster tail and jumbo shrimp, in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
Sweets at Perricone’s in 2000. Charles Trainor Jr. Miami Herald File
In 2000, Rosina Gomez de Freites and Querube Kelso enjoy a business lunch at Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe. Raul Rubiera Miami Herald File
THE OWNER
Steven Perricone of Perricone’s in Miami. Miami Herald File
In 2005, owner Steven Perricone. Miami Herald File
THE RESTAURANT
Perricone’s original location on Southeast 10th Street in Brickell. Miami Herald File
Managers chat with a customer at Perricone’s in 2015. Pedro Portal EL Nuevo Herald File
The original Perricone’s exterior in Brickell. Miami erald File
The new Perricone’s opened less than a mile from the original location. Miami Herald File
Walls of the new relocated Perricone’s restaurant that opened in 2020 include wood reclaimed from the original restaurant. The wood came from a 1700s Vermont barn. Miami Herald File
